OLMC SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES
June 3, 2015
Members Present: Faye Myatt, Amy Weaver, Brad Heard, Leigh Bedokis-Gusta, Marlyn Cairatti, Gary Spoerre, Brandy Milani, Barry Vesciglio, Mary Edna Russell, Mary Belanger, Monica Schramm, Todd Ward and Tammy Pullum.
Vistors: Martha Johnson, Tom Johnson, Teresa Hopkins
1.) Opening Prayer
The meeting was called order at 6:04 and Gary led the board in prayer.
The meeting was called order at 6:04 and Gary led the board in prayer.
2.) Approval of Minutes from April Board Meeting
The April minutes were approved by Gary, and seconded by Leigh. There were no minutes from May, as we did not meet last month.
3.) Teresa Hopkins requested time to address the board regarding three issues, including:
a.) Notre Dame High School - Brother David would like an invitation to come speak to the OLMC students about attending Notre Dame High School. Teresa said Brother David will not come to the school without an invitation. Principal Faye told Theresa that any organization that wishes to address the student body needs to make arrangements through her, but it is not our policy to invite organizations in.
b.) Soccer program at OLMC - Fernando Castillo spoke to the board in March and the soccer team he was forming comprised of OLMC students. The team is not sanctioned or sponsor by our school. Teresa wanted to find out what can be done in order for his teams to become an official conference and an OL MC team can be sanctioned by the school to participate in it. Principal Faye and Tommy Johnson (AD) said that a conference needed to be established first, before any other steps were taken. Those involved are currently gathering data.
c.) Tardiness Policy – Teresa also wanted to address the tardiness policy. She wanted to make sure excused tardies were considered in the policy. Principal Faye said that it was not because there is no repercussion for tardies until the fourth tardy, at which point the student is given a lunch detention. Thereafter, the process starts over.
4.) New School Board Members
a.) Newly elected board members welcomed by the existing board. New board members, who will serve for a 3-year term, include Todd Ward, Michelle Rickard and Tammy Pullum (Michelle was unable to attend the meeting).
b.) The board also elected Brad Heard as in-coming president and Leigh Bedokis-Gusta as in- coming vice president. Barry Vesciglio has one year remaining on his term as secretary.
5.) Principal’s Report
a.) Principal Faye shared that registration was currently at 283 students (Pre-K = 30; K - 8th grade = 253), which is slightly down (-10) from last year. It is likely, that before the school year starts, this registration deficit will be decreased.
b.) Multiple summer repair projects are underway including: painting classrooms and waxing floors. A recent school inspection indicated building issues that needed to be addressed include: emergency lighting, emergency evacuation instructions, gymnasium storage closet needs to cleaned and organized, Cabrini Hall lighting issues, HFR exit sign and servicing of fire extinguishers. These improvements are to be made by the start of school in August.
c.) Parent Orientation is scheduled for August 11th 2015
d.) Principal Faye provided the board with working copies of the Parent/Student Handbook for 2015-16. She asked the board to review the Handbook and to email and suggestions or changes to her by July 1st. Principal Faye highlighted three major changes to the Handbook which included the Tardiness Policy, the Allergy Management Program and the Lunch Program.
e.) Principal Faye concluded her report by providing an update on faculty changes and additional Krista Teckenbrock, Craig Herman, and Maggie Robbins are leaving OLMC. Renée Lowe will be taking one 4th grade class while Kendra Rudolph will take the second 4th grade class. Matt Crain will be teaching PE and Kristie Abba will be joining as a teacher’s aide.
6.) Athletics
a.) Tommy Johnson provided the board with an update on issues related to the Athletic Program. Coaches are needed for: 6th grade boys’ basketball, JV boys basketball (assistant coach), girls basketball (head coach), a cheer coach, a baseball coach and a softball coach. Alexis Ragsdale will serve as assistant girls’ basketball coach and Jessica Hudson has agreed to coach girls’ volleyball. The detergent fundraiser made around $1700. OLMC will be hosting the diocesan boys basketball tournament on January 8 - 10.
7.) Misc. Other / Old Business:
a.) The Bishop is coming on October 10th
At 7:35 pm Leigh made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Brandy seconded.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 20th at 6:00 pm in the Holy Family Room (HFR).